January 11, 2024
from Dr. Jenn Milam, Middle School director
Mark your Calendars
- Friday, January 12: US Class of 2028 Parent Coffee, 8-9 AM, PCR
- Monday, January 15: Indexed Tuition Re-Application Deadline
- Monday, January 15: No Classes, Martin Luther King Day
- Thursday, January 18: MS Grade 7/8 BIPOC Affinity Group, 2:20-3 PM, Panther Center
- Friday, January 19: MS/US End of Quarter 2
- Saturday, January 20: Minnesota State Future Cities Competition, Dakota County Technical College
- Monday, January 22: No Classes, Professional Day
- Thursday, January 25: MS Grade 5 Music Share, 2:20-3 PM, Recital Hall
- Thursday, February 8: Middle School Snow Tubing, Badlands SnoPark (Wisconsin)
- Friday, February 9: No LS/MS Classes, Conferences
- Friday, February 9: LS/MS Conferences, 8 AM-5 PM
- Thursday, February 15: LS/MS Evening Conferences, 3:30-8 PM
- Friday, February 16: No Classes, Professional Development (Panther Care Closed)
- Monday, February 19: No Classes, Presidents’ Day
HAPPY 2024! I hope this finds you having had a wonderful winter break with lots of rest, fun, and time with those you love the most! I also hope that 2024 presents you with a fresh start, a renewed energy, and a centeredness that can feel so elusive after the hurried holiday season. While it can be tempting to set lofty goals toward self-improvement and milestone attainment, I encourage you to be kind to yourself and search instead for peace, contentment, comfort, and fun! Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, writes, “If we want to be sure to save enough of our time and attention for the things that matter to us the most, we need to know what those things are—and create space for them” (p. 170).
When so much of the world is in flux of some kind, and there are indeed many transitions ahead for our division, my wish for 2024 is that we do our best to stay focused on the important things, to care for one another, and to follow the K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple, silly!) method for making space for things that matter most to each of us.
Middle School Office Staffing, Reminders, and Updates!
With the departure of Mrs. Lassonde, Ms. Meras and I will be managing the divisional office tasks, duties, and day-to-day activities. If you need to report an absence, we request that you email MSOffice@moundsparkacademy.org. If it is urgent, please email either of us individually (pmeras@moundsparkacademy.org) and (jmilam@moundsparkacademy.org) and we will get it ASAP. As a reminder, the office phone number is (651) 748-5565.
Additionally, if you or someone you know loves middle schoolers, a dynamic work environment, and is yearning to be a part of a great team, we would love it if you would share our Middle School Assistant job posting here.
Priority review of applications will begin on January 12! Thanks for your support, kindness, and for sharing in your networks! Read More